Without Power Or Glory: The Greens in Power, 2007-2011: The Greens in Government - Softcover

Dan Boyle

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1848401310 ISBN 13: 9781848401310

Publisher: New Island Books, 2012

Synopsis

The inside story of the Green party s role in the calamitous Cowen government In 2007, the long held dreams of the Green Party to enter government became reality as, despite losing seats, they became a key part of Bertie Ahern s Dáil majority. However, the dream soon turned into a nightmare as economic collapse and political chaos descended on the island, resulting in bailout, electoral wipe-out and public disgrace for the party and its members. While the story of the period has been told by others, this is the first insider account from a senior Green Party leader describing events from before the 2007 election through the trauma of the bailout and defeat in the 2011 General Election.

About this title

About the Author

A long-time member of the Green Party, Dan Boyle was nominated by Bertie Ahern to Seanad Éireann in August 2007 and served there until 2011. He served as Party Chair of the Green Party during their time in government and he participated in the negotiations with Fianna Fáil prior to the two parties reaching an agreement to enter government. He lives in Cork.

Edition details

• Publisher: New Island Books
• Publication date: 2012
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1848401310
• ISBN 13: 9781848401310
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 320